In range for La Crosse staff RN rolesLa Crosse staff RN postings that state pay run $32/hr to $39/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $39/hr, across 71 postings.
Registered Nurse position at Emplify Health by Gundersen in La Crosse, WI, working in Cardiology Clinic and Congestive Heart Failure Clinic. Responsibilities include phone triage, patient education, medication refills, managing Epic In-Basket and MyChart messages, coordinating cardiac procedures, caring for heart failure patients, conducting nurse-led visits, and collaborating with community paramedics and inpatient teams. 0.9 FTE, 8-hour day shifts, no weekends, holidays, or on-call.
ICU example: 12-hr day/night rotation or straight nights, every 3rd weekend/holiday; clinic example: 8-hr days, no weekends/holidays/on-call; flexible scheduling and generous PTO cited for nurses.
Neighborhoods+Downtown La Crosse puts residents close to the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, and dense commercial entertainment, though housing can feel more student- and tourism-heavy. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward northern suburbs such as Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, which provide quieter residential neighborhoods, newer housing stock, and scenic bluff views while remaining within quick driving distance of the city core.
Downtown La Crosse puts residents close to the Mississippi River, Riverside Park, and dense commercial entertainment, though housing can feel more student- and tourism-heavy. Young professionals and nurses frequently look toward northern suburbs such as Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, which provide quieter residential neighborhoods, newer housing stock, and scenic bluff views while remaining within quick driving distance of the city core.
Getting around+Commutes throughout the La Crosse area are generally swift and manageable, with mean travel times hovering around 13 to 16 minutes. Healthcare professionals traveling to Gundersen Health System or Mayo Clinic Health System benefit from straightforward roadway connections, including Highway 16 and Interstate 90. Public transit alternatives include local municipal bus routes, regional connections via Jefferson Lines, and passenger rail through the local Amtrak station.
Commutes throughout the La Crosse area are generally swift and manageable, with mean travel times hovering around 13 to 16 minutes. Healthcare professionals traveling to Gundersen Health System or Mayo Clinic Health System benefit from straightforward roadway connections, including Highway 16 and Interstate 90. Public transit alternatives include local municipal bus routes, regional connections via Jefferson Lines, and passenger rail through the local Amtrak station.
Outdoors+Situated in the unglaciated Driftless Area, La Crosse offers outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers, with prominent limestone landmarks like Grandad Bluff providing panoramic views into Minnesota and Iowa. Trail networks include the La Crosse River State Trail, the Great River State Trail, the Nixon Trail, and marsh paths popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, and fat-tire winter biking. Water lovers paddle and fish along the river sloughs, while winter conditions open access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and regional downhill slopes.
Situated in the unglaciated Driftless Area, La Crosse offers outdoor recreation along the Mississippi, Black, and La Crosse rivers, with prominent limestone landmarks like Grandad Bluff providing panoramic views into Minnesota and Iowa. Trail networks include the La Crosse River State Trail, the Great River State Trail, the Nixon Trail, and marsh paths popular for hiking, trail running, cycling, and fat-tire winter biking.
Water lovers paddle and fish along the river sloughs, while winter conditions open access to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and regional downhill slopes.
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Living in La Crosse
Tucked between 500-foot limestone bluffs and the Mississippi River in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, La Crosse offers healthcare workers an appealing mix of small-city convenience and exceptional natural beauty. As home to both Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System, the region serves as a major medical destination without the punishing commutes of large metropolitan areas. Daily commutes generally take under fifteen minutes, whether coming from historic riverfront neighborhoods downtown or newer suburban homes in Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem. Off-shift hours are easily filled with outdoor pursuits, from hiking trails at Grandad Bluff and cycling the La Crosse River State Trail to kayaking the river channels. The social scene is lively, featuring craft drinks along the Coulee Craft Beverage Trail, dining at The Waterfront Restaurant and Buzzard Billy's, and iconic annual gatherings like Oktoberfest USA. The main tradeoffs involve the climate and road infrastructure: winters are harsh, freezing, and windy for several months, and road surfaces take a beating. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle alongside established regional medical institutions, La Crosse offers a balanced and scenic Midwestern community.
